Marathon County Public Library book clubs: August

Stratford Young Adult Book Club: “Salt to the Sea” by Ruta Sepetys

Aug. 8. This historical fiction novel tells the gripping tale of four young refugees seeking freedom during World War II. Adults and teens welcome! 5:30 p.m. 715-687-4420. [MCPL Stratford]

Marathon City Book Club: “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner

Aug. 12. An unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean-American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity. 5:45 p.m. 715-443-2775. [MCPL Marathon City]

Edgar Book Club: “In the Lives of Puppets” by TJ Klune

Aug. 13. A human and his robot family must embark on a journey to save one of their own before it’s too late. New members are always welcome – just read the book and show up! Noon. 715-352-3155. [MCPL Edgar]

Hatley Book Club: “Firefly Lane” by Kristin Hannah

Aug. 13. For 30 years, Tully and Kate buoy each other through life, weathering the storms of friendship. They think they’ve survived it all until a single act of betrayal tears them apart and puts their friendship to the ultimate test. 1 p.m. 715-446-3537. [MCPL Hatley]

Athens Book Club: “The Girls of August” by Anne Rivers Siddons

Aug. 13. For 15 years, four girls would gather together to spend a week in August at the beach, until tragedy interrupts their ritual. Now they reunite for a startling week of discoveries. 2 p.m. 715-257-7292. [MCPL Athens]

Mosinee Book Club: “I Was Anastasia” by Ariel Lawhon

Aug. 19. A historical suspense novel that unravels the extraordinary twists and turns in Anna Anderson’s 50-year battle to be recognized as Anastasia Romanov. 2 p.m. 715-693-2144. [MCPL Mosinee]

Stratford Book Club: “All That Is Mine I Carry With Me” by William Landay

Aug. 21. A tale about family – family secrets and vengeance, but also family love – Landay’s 2023 novel masterfully grapples with a primal question: When does loyalty reach its limit? 1 p.m. 715-687-4420. [MCPL Stratford]

Wausau Teen Forensics Book Club: “One of Us is Lying” by Karen McManus

Aug. 22. When the creator of a high school gossip app mysteriously dies in front of four high-profile students, all four become suspects. It’s up to them to solve the case. This book club is just for teens. 3 p.m. 715-261-7220. [MCPL Wausau]

Rothschild Book Club: “Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Aug. 28. Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of 24 hours, their lives will change forever. 11 a.m. 715-359-6208. [MCPL Rothschild]